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Sunday, 23 June 2013

Keep Britain Breastfeeding 2013 - The Benefits of Breastfeeding

My first post for Keep Britain Breastfeeding Scavenger Hunt 2013 is all about the Benefits, not just for baby for for Mummy too!If you saw an advert on television for a 'super' product that could - protect your baby against ear and chest infections, lower the risk of Diabetes , give them less chance of allergies, better mental development and mouth formation, straighter teeth and prolongs their natural immunity, firstly you wouldn't believe the advert, secondly if it did exist that it would cost a fortune...But the truth is, there is such a wonder liquid, and it is COMPLETELY FREE.Breastmilk is actually able to do all of that, and more, it is readily available for your baby, 24 hours a day, on demand, without any need for extra equipment or safety instructions, literally there on tap.Likewise, if you saw an advert for mums that could lower the risk of ovarian cancer, pre or post menopausal breast cancer and give you stronger bones later in life, you would rush out and buy it immediately, but you don't have to because you as a mum produce it yourself and provide for your little bundle.AMAZING!!I have breastfed all of my children up until 18-24 months, with number seven on the way I shall definitely be doing the same.Not only does breastmilk provide all of the above, but it tailor made just for your baby, like nothing else, it doesn't have to be mixed with anything, it is at the right temperature and consistency, no extra equipment is needed, just you, your baby and an pair of boobs (well maybe a good nursing bra and breastpads, if you are anything like me, I seem to have enough milk to feed the entire population!! and breast milk has a tendency to squirt out at many different angles!!)It also helps mums to lose their baby weight quicker and doesn't cost a penny, think how many pretty outfits you can buy for baby with all the money that you are saving.If you are pregnant and considering breastfeeding, I would say Go for It! At least give it a try, it has so many benefits, for both you and baby, try to set yourself little goals, one breastfeed at a time.If you would like to read some more fabulous breastfeeding posts, take a look at these wonderful blogsTigerlilly QuinnThe Princess Poets Life AdventuresThe Mummy AdventureSmiling Like SunshineSimply Hayley

And not forgetting all of the lovely companies that have given faberoony prizes for the Keep Britain Breastfeeding Scavenger Hunt 2013, as well as loads of other giveaways on loads of different blogs, check out the Keep Britain Breastfeeding Scavenger Hunt facebook page for regular updates.

The fabulous Melissa at Thrupenny Bits has provided a Breastfeeding Pillow for the Grand Prize Draw, we absolutely love her Pillows, since reviewing one when Tyrus was a baby, you can find it here.

And the wonderful Debbie at Rayne Beau Boos is running a competition to win a gorgeous Boobie Beanie hat with earflaps, details can be found here

It's amazing being able to help my little boy deal with the pain of molars coming through, through the simple act of breastfeeding. Yes, it can be hard going at times but I wouldn't give up this amazing parenting tool for the world!

I think for me the biggest benefit is the money we've saved and can spend on other things, we've had big period of unemployment and being able to feed the baby and not worry about whether we can afford to has been very reassuring

I don't agree that these things are benefits to breastfeeding. They are risks of not breastfeeding instead, as it is the biological norm. More explanation here: http://www.motherchronicle.com/watchyourlanguage